Dynamic Nightlife Bartender—Fast-Paced & Guest-Focused

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Live! is seeking a friendly, energetic bartender to join its fast-paced bar environment in Kansas City, MO. You will greet guests, take orders, and serve cocktails and meals with upselling as part of daily duties.

Effective communication with staff and guests is essential, as is accurate cash handling, ID checks, and maintaining a high standard of guest satisfaction. Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of serving in a fast paced food and beverage venue, preferably nightclub environment.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and garnishments.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Cash handling and basic math skills for orders and payments.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local/state government.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Serve cocktails and/or menu items to bar guests; up-sell when taking orders.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and kitchen staff, using the POS system.
• Check guests' IDs to ensure minimum age for alcohol.
• Maintain professionalism; provide outstanding service with a smile to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen for ordering and receipt of food and beverages.
• Complete all side work and accurately account for all sales and payments.

Skills

Guest service

POS system

Upselling

Cash handling

Liquor knowledge

English fluency

Job description

Kansas City Live! is seeking a friendly, energetic bartender to join its fast-paced bar environment in Kansas City, MO. You will greet guests, take orders, and serve cocktails and meals with upselling as part of daily duties.

Effective communication with staff and guests is essential, as is accurate cash handling, ID checks, and maintaining a high standard of guest satisfaction. Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.